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- /ˈɪn.sekt/
- /ˈɪn.sekt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /ˈɪn.sekt/
Definitions of insects word
- noun insects Plural form of insect. 1
- noun insects plural of insect. 0
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Parts of speech for Insects
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pronoun
preposition
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insects popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
insects usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insects
noun insects
- vermin — noxious, objectionable, or disgusting animals collectively, especially those of small size that appear commonly and are difficult to control, as flies, lice, bedbugs, cockroaches, mice, and rats.
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See also
Matching words
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